Extraordinary meeting called to consider Telford councillor’s leave request
A parish council in Telford has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss a councillor’s request be granted an extended leave of absence.
Councillor Usman Ahmed is understood not to have attended any meetings of Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council for nearly six months.
Councillor Ahmed is also currently the mayor of Wellington where a similar situation exists.
Councillors automatically lose their seats if they fail without reason to attend meetings.
Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council will hold an extraordinary full council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6.30 pm at Hadley Community Centre.
Councillors will be required to consider and vote on the approval of the request.
The session is open to the public.
A spokesperson for Wellington Town Council said: “At this time, we will not be providing any further statements.”
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